First-time congressional candidate, with a common-sense Midwestern progressive platform, is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to fill the role of Finance Director.
Direct Report: Candidate, Campaign Manager
Responsibilities:
· Raise the funds needed to allow the campaign to be successful
· Oversee all aspects of a campaign finance program and associated data
· Work with campaign manager to develop monthly and quarterly campaign finance goals & plans
· Report on progress to Campaign Manager, Candidate, and Central Committee
· Manage a dynamic finance plan as needed
· Manage major fundraising events and be a small-dollar-baller
· Develop, manage, and execute digital small-dollar fundraising strategy
· Perform advance operations for all fundraising events, including travel as needed
· Prepare for, schedule, and manage candidate call time
· Work with Compliance Consultant to ensure proper reporting and accounting methods are employed
· Maintain positive relationships with donors and build out Finance Committee
Experience & Requirements:
· Minimum one cycle of campaign finance experience
OR
· Two years non-profit fundraising experience
· Experience staffing call time and assisting candidate in personal fundraising efforts
· Creative and savvy political professional with strong ability to follow through in a consistent fashion
· Work well in a team setting while remaining organized
· Set metric goals with direct reports and follow through
· Reliable means of transportation, access to a cell phone, and access to (or willingness to buy) a personal laptop
· Willingness to relocate to congressional district
o Telecommuting from Chicago is possible for the right candidate
· Experience using Microsoft Office suite and Google Drive
· Strong interpersonal and social skills
· Work irregular hours and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
· Intersectional perspectives are always valued
· Chicago fundraising experience
· Senior non-profit or Finance Director fundraising experience
· Experience using Action Network and ActBlue
Application Details:
· Salary commensurate with experience
o We are a progressive campaign and pay staff a living wage
· Healthcare benefits provided; supporter housing can be made available
· Earliest start date possible will be 9/1/19
o Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled
· Please send resume and three references in PDF format to: MWDemJobs@gmail.com
o Feel free to include supplemental Cover Letter
· Please make "Finance Director – Your Name" the subject of the e-mail
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